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I guess the obvious comparison is Vick plus much more passing ability. I just checked Vick's college stats and man they were not great, not even rushing/scrambling? it's crazy how the college game has changed. Not that Vick would be Murray level, but I can't imagine only 1000-2000y passing and 600y rushing in today's game.

I'm not sure how he stays healthy with his skillset but as long as he doesn't get killed he can probably go back to baseball if NFL QB doesn't work out.

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Just watched his taps vs Texas— only attempted 1-2 downfield throws from the pocket. Will be watching more film today but everything else was at or behind the LOS. He has elite weapons in Lamb and Brown with absolutely zero pressure in his face. Sure there are many more worrisome traits other than his size.

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Me to. He's real short. There's 6'0, 6'1. He's 5 10. As great as Wilson is it's very hard to play like him. He often has to leave the pocket just to see his receivers.

If he's sitting there in the second round, which I don't think he will be, I wouldn't be opposed to drafting him. He's not your typical 2nd round QB (Deshone Kizer comes to mind) where everyone knows he's not the answer and is a waste of a pick. Either he becomes a long-term backup, a starter who I guess could have a high ceiling, they trade him eventually if he performs well in the preseason or in games if he has to play or he doesn't work out. But he's worth a shot.

And like you always say, he's mobile which can be difficult to prepare for in a backup QB.

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If he's sitting there in the second round, which I don't think he will be, I wouldn't be opposed to drafting him. He's not your typical 2nd round QB (Deshone Kizer comes to mind) where everyone knows he's not the answer and is a waste of a pick. Either he becomes a long-term backup, a starter who I guess could have a high ceiling, they trade him eventually if he performs well in the preseason or in games if he has to play or he doesn't work out. But he's worth a shot.

And like you always say, he's mobile which can be difficult to prepare for in a backup QB.

I'd be supportive of drafting someone like Murray in the 2nd, but not in the first.

We need an impact play-maker in the first - who helps us win games in 2019.

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I'd be supportive of drafting someone like Murray in the 2nd, but not in the first.

We need an impact play-maker in the first - who helps us win games in 2019.

I mean I'd rather the 3rd round. The first HAS to be an immediate impact player. Preferably another edge rusher. But if it's the second I can get behind it.

I think they can only use a second on him if they're convinced he can be a franchise QB in the event that Mariota just can't stay on the field and they can't justify giving him another contract. Otherwise it's too high to draft him.

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Not sure what people are smoking but if we wanted this kid we need to take him at #19. Assuming he even makes it that far.

He is a much better passer than Lamar Jackson but with similar running skills. So yes, he is Wilson with a slighter build but where would Wilson go if he was re-drafted?

Quite honestly if the kid is there at #19 I'd take him if I were JRob. If Mariota goes off and has a great season you can franchise him and trade one of the QBs to the highest bidder. Having Murray in camp and on the team to play if/when Mariota gets hurt might be nice as well. I wouldn't pass him up if he was there at #19.

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Not sure what people are smoking but if we wanted this kid we need to take him at #19. Assuming he even makes it that far.

He is a much better passer than Lamar Jackson but with similar running skills. So yes, he is Wilson with a slighter build but where would Wilson go if he was re-drafted?

Quite honestly if the kid is there at #19 I'd take him if I were JRob. If Mariota goes off and has a great season you can franchise him and trade one of the QBs to the highest bidder. Having Murray in camp and on the team to play if/when Mariota gets hurt might be nice as well. I wouldn't pass him up if he was there at #19.

this is generally my thought...drafting a QB is like putting money in the bank...if Mariota lights it up you trade the kid for future pics in the draft.

Concern with him would be after a couple years backing up Mariota will the idea that he may be thinking baseball again make him less valuable.

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